Basics of Nutrition Chp 9 Flashcards
A person is considered obese if he or she has had a body mass index higher than what
30
How many of the 20 common amino acids can be synthesized by the body?
11
what is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue?
lack of water
walking will burn about how many calories?
280 calories
which of the following substances are necessary for the growth and development of the human body
macronutrients
what is related to the building of tissues and all other bodily functions
nutrition
retinol and what vitamin are the same micronutrient?
vit A
between the fibers of the dermis there is a water binding substance called?
Glycosaminoglycan
this macronutrient is responsible for the production of materials in the sebaceous glands
fats
where is biotin produced?
intestinal tract
which trace mineral is essential for collagen formation?
copper
what does sodium so for the body?
transports materials through cell membranes and regulates water
where does the body store vitamins A, D, E and K?
liver and adipose tissue
what is another name for starches?
complex carbohydrates
what do proteins contain?
all amino acids
omega 3 fatty acids are commonly found in various types of wat food?
fish
what percentage of adults is chronically dehydrated?
75%
a deficiency in inosirol (no RDA) may indicate what?
elevated cholesterol level
what does vit C help repair?
skin and tissue
what groups of foods include grains and certain legumes?
high fiber foods
what is the USDA my plate?
diet guidelines for food consumption
what are enzymes?
biological catalysts
what vitamin includes niacin, riboflavin, thyiamine and pryidoxine?
B vit
what does iron aid in the production of?
hemoglobin and oxygenation
what are HDLS?
high density lipoproteins
enzymes are important why?
breakdown complex food molecules
fruit sugar is naturally occurring what
monosaccharide
ascorbic acid does what for the body?
prevent cardiovascular disease, reduces colds and prevents capillary wall breakage
what is the most important carbohydrate?
glucose
complementary foods consist of what?
2 incomplete proteins that make a complete protein
each persons nutritional needs depend on what
age, sex, weight, physicals activity and body type
in which type of food do you generally find linoleic acids
corn oil
organic acids that form the building blocks of proteins are?
amino acids
what is a measure of heat units measures food energy for the body?
calories
combinations of two incomplete foods are?
complementary foods
sugars made up of two simple sugars such as lactose and sucrose are?
disaccharides
catalysts that break down complex molecules are?
enzymes
lipids are also known as?
fat
nutrients that make up the largest part of nutrition we take in are?
macronutrients, protein carbs and fat
carbs made up of one basic sugar until are called?
monosaccharides
chains of amino acids molecules used in cell functions and body growth are?
protein
retinoic acid is also known as what?
vit A
ascorbic acid is also known as what?
vit C
what is responsible for the synthesis of factors necessary for blood coagulation?
vit K
